World War I

Germans Use Gas as a weapon

1914

Germans used gas against allies. It killed anyone or seriously injure anyone.

Franz Ferdinand Assassination

Jun 28, 1914

the assassination sparked the beginning of World War I.

Sinking of the Lusitania

May 7, 1915

A German U-Boat torpedoed the Lusitania, a British passenger line. More then 1,000 people died.

Wilson Pledges America Neutrality

1916

Wilson pledges for American neutrality. Most Americans favored neutrality.

Zimmermann Note

1917

Arthor Zimmermann, a German ambassador, sent a telegram ro Mexico. A British official, intercepted the telegram that the Germans sent. It said, "Mexico help us fight against the U.S."

Nicolas II was overthrown

1917

Nicolas II a czar of Russia was overthrown by a rebel group called the Bolsheviks, lead by Vladimar Lenin. They complained of food shortages and fuel.

When America Delclared War on Germany

Apr 2, 1917

America declared war on Germany for sinking their ships and trying to get Mexico to go against the U.S.

Selective Service Act

May 18, 1917

The Selective Service Act made people from 21-30 register a forum for the Military. If your name was picked you had to serve with the Military. About 24 million men registered, and 3 million of them served.

Argonne Forest Battle (Start)

Sep 11, 1918

It was the biggest attack in American history. It lasted nearly 7 weeks. 1 million troops joined the Allies in the battle.

War Ends

Nov 11, 1918

Germany signed an armistice with the Allies to end the war. The armistice made germany's border to the Rhine River.

Treaty of Versalies

Jun 28, 1919

It brought World War I to an end. The allies and Central Powers came to an agreement